Genomic testing and genomic expertise in criminal proceedings: issues of legal regulation and practice of application

Introduction: the author analyses certain provisions of federal law on genomic registry, studies issues of prescribing and performing genomic testing. Materials and Methods: the study was conducted using dialectical and materialistic, logical, comparative and legal, system and structure approaches. The data of MIA of Russia on genomic testing in Russia and of performed genomic testing were the empirical basis for the study. Results: the author analyzes the law on genomic testing in Russia, justifies the importance of genomic testing in heavy and especially grave crimes. Discussion and Conclusions: the author suggests the amendments to federal law in terms of expanding the list of persons subject to mandatory genomic registration, introducing measures to incentivize voluntary genomic registration, and others.